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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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